1812 Louisiana became the 18th state

Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. New Orleans, Shreveport and Baton Rouge are home to a thriving film industry. State financial incentives and aggressive promotion have given Louisiana the nickname "Hollywood South". Tabasco sauce, which is marketed by one of the United States' biggest producers of hot sauce, the McIlhenny Company, originated on Avery Island, Louisiana.